1. New robot has the ability to sword fight: http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/artificial-intelligence/awesomely-bad-ideas-teaching-a-robot-to-sword-fight
2. This robot is able to withstand hard hits by a baseball bat: http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/humanoids/researchers-smash-super-tough-robot-arm-with-bat
3. Check out this bots great mobility: http://www.plasticpals.com/?p=27676
4. Amazing new kung-fu robot competition, catch a glimpse at: http://www.plasticpals.com/?p=27676
5. This robot gripper is super adaptable: http://www.roboticstrends.com/design_development/article/adaptive_gripper_extends_robot_application_opportunities
Well that sums up this roundup, and make sure to read next week's too!
